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Utah's Economy Thrives with 40,300 New Jobs Added

9/13/2025

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Utah's economy remains strong despite a slowing national job market, with 40,300 jobs added since July 2024, marking a 2.3% growth.
The state's unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, below the national average of 4.2%.
Chief economist Ben Crabb observes solid job growth, even with slight increases in unemployment.
Strong tourism drives Utah's ranking as third in the nation for employment growth.
Record passenger numbers at Salt Lake City International Airport reflect the tourism sector's strength.

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Utah's economy remains strong despite a slowing national job market, with 40,300 jobs added since July 2024, marking a 2.3% growth.
The state's unemployment rate stands at 3.3%, below the national average of 4.2%.
Chief economist Ben Crabb observes solid job growth, even with slight increases in unemployment.
Strong tourism drives Utah's ranking as third in the nation for employment growth.
Record passenger numbers at Salt Lake City International Airport reflect the tourism sector's strength.